Liber Brevior with Rhythmic Signs of Solesmes. Desclee Co., 1954.

The simplified and condensed version of the Liber Usualis, first published in this format with instructions on usage of Gregorian Chant for priests and laity in the traditional Roman Catholic Church; text is in English and Latin, with Ordinary of the traditional Mass in Latin near the front of the book. Includes 640 pages of material, plus 126 page section of Graduals, Versicles of the Alleluia and Tracts, with Index in the back of the book.

A must-own for anyone who celebrates the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, or lovers of Gregorian or plainchant liturgy.

Format: 5 x 7.5" hc, leather binding, two placemarking ribbons, 640 + 126pp, complete lyrics & musical notations, index.